Vospi apur (lentil soup)

4 servings

90 minutes

Vospy apur is a traditional Armenian soup with lentils, rooted in village cuisine. The soup gains richness from potatoes, fried onions, flour, and prunes. Walnuts add texture, while dill and pepper complete the flavor harmony. Vospy apur is served with tender boiled beef.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 310.5
• Proteins: 12.5g
• Fats: 20.1g
• Carbohydrates: 22.3g

Ingredients

• Beef: 160 g
• Lentils: 0.5 glass
• Potato: 2 pc
• Walnuts: 1 tbsp
• Onion: 0.5 head
• Prunes: 30 g
• Rendered pork lard: 2 tbsp
• Wheat flour: 1 tsp
• Dill: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Boil the lentils until cooked in beef broth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lentils: 0.5 glass
   • Beef: 160 g

2. Add diced potatoes, fried onions, flour, prunes, ground nuts, and cook on low heat until ready.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 2 pieces
   • Onion: 0.5 head
   • Wheat flour: 1 teaspoon
   • Prunes: 30 g
   • Walnuts: 1 tablespoon

3. Serve with boiled beef, sprinkle with pepper and finely chopped dill.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 160 g
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Dill:  to taste